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The Challenge of Tax Reform and Expanding the Tax Base

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  • James Poterba

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This is the text of the 2009 Geary Lecture, delivered at the Economic and Social Research Institute in honour of Roy Geary.

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  • James Poterba, 2010. "The Challenge of Tax Reform and Expanding the Tax Base," The Economic and Social Review, Economic and Social Studies, vol. 41(2), pages 133-148.
    • Handle: RePEc:eso:journl:v:41:y:2010:i:2:p:133-148
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